Illegal drug trade in Puerto Rico
The Illegal drug trade in Puerto Rico is a problem from a criminal, social, and medical perspective. Located in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico has become a major transshipment point for drugs into the United States. Violent and property crimes have increased due in part to dealers trying to keep their drug business afloat, using guns and violence to protect themselves, their turfs, and drug habits.
| Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
| Crime rates* (2008) | |
| Violent crimes | |
| Homicide | 26.2(2011) |
| Rape | 2.4 |
| Robbery | 138.3 |
| Aggravated assault | 78.8 |
| Total violent crime | 239.9 |
| Property crimes | |
| Burglary | 484 |
| Larceny-theft | 837.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 177.1 |
| Total property crime | 1,498.5 |
Notes *Number of reported crimes per 100,000 population. *Compare with other cities Source: FBI 2008 UCR data | |
Crimes related to drugs are not the only crimes plaguing the island. Along with gang violence the island has also been victim to Police and political corruption.
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